Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Asthma Increasing Worldwide
Asthma is becoming increasingly common in the developed world and is now the most common chronic condition in the west.
Aspects of the modern environment that are thought to be contributing factors include:
Air pollution
Processed foods
Centrally heated and double-glazed houses (ideal breeding grounds for house dust mites.
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Monday, May 7, 2012
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Thyroid Gland
The Thyroid Gland controls how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and controls how sensitive the body is to other hormones. It participates in these processes by producing thyroid hormones, the principal ones being triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine which can sometimes be referred to as tetraiodothyronine (T4). These hormones regulate the rate of metabolism and affect the growth and rate of function of many other systems in the body. T3 and T4 are synthesized from both iodine and tyrosine. The thyroid also produces calcitonin, which plays a role in calcium homeostasis.
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Thursday, May 3, 2012
One in 10 Births Premature
Monday, April 30, 2012
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'Heart Shrinking' trial to fight heart failure to begin in the UK
A trial using electricity to shrink the hearts of patients with heart failure is about to start in Liverpool. It will involve electrically stimulating one of the nerves leading to the heart, which it is hoped could shrink the heart and improve life expectancy. This is the first trial of the technique in humans, after it was shown to keep rats and dogs alive for longer. This first patient will be operated on in the next few days. The heart pumps blood around the body, and when it fails to do this properly people can become tired and out of breath far more quickly. For some patients it feels like running a marathon when they are only sitting in an armchair. To license this or any other CMSP image visit the CMSP official website at: www.cmsp.com
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A trial using electricity to shrink the hearts of patients with heart failure is about to start in Liverpool. It will involve electrically stimulating one of the nerves leading to the heart, which it is hoped could shrink the heart and improve life expectancy. This is the first trial of the technique in humans, after it was shown to keep rats and dogs alive for longer. This first patient will be operated on in the next few days. The heart pumps blood around the body, and when it fails to do this properly people can become tired and out of breath far more quickly. For some patients it feels like running a marathon when they are only sitting in an armchair. To license this or any other CMSP image visit the CMSP official website at: www.cmsp.com
Friday, April 20, 2012
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If sugar was invented today.... would it be illegal?
Sugar is as damaging and addictive as alcohol or tobacco and should be regulated, claim US health experts. Several countries are imposing taxes on unhealthy food; Denmark and Hungary have a tax on saturated fat, while France has approved a tax on soft drinks.
Now, researchers in the US are proposing similar policies for added sugar and sweeteners, amid concern about the amount of sugar in the diet. The consumption of sugar has tripled worldwide over the past 50 years, with links to obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
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It's no secret that fast-food fare like burgers, french fries, and fried chicken tends to be high in sodium. According to a new study, however, American fast-food customers may be getting a larger dose of sodium than their counterparts in other countries -- even if they order the exact same items off the menu.
In the study, published this week in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, researchers analyzed the posted nutritional information for more than 2,000 items sold in multiple countries by the world's six largest fast-food chains: Burger King, Domino's Pizza, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, and Subway.
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